As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office for a second term, the U.S. economy is a top priority. According to CNN exit polling, nearly 50 percent of voters asked about their families’ financial situation today said it is “worse than 4 years ago.” Trump won 81 percent of their votes.
What will the next four years look like, particularly in terms of social mobility? There are reasons for optimism, pessimism, and uncertainty.
Continue reading at American Thinker.
Justin Callais, PhD, is the Chief Economist at the Archbridge Institute. He leads the institute’s “Social Mobility in the 50 States” project and conducts original research on economic mobility, economic freedom, economic development, and institutional analysis. Follow his work @JustinTCallais and subscribe to his newsletter, Debunking Degrowth.
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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office for a second term, the U.S. economy is a top priority. According to CNN exit polling, nearly 50 percent of voters asked about their families’ financial situation today said it is “worse than 4 years ago.” Trump won 81 percent of their votes.
What will the next four years look like, particularly in terms of social mobility? There are reasons for optimism, pessimism, and uncertainty.
Continue reading at American Thinker.
Justin T. Callais
Justin Callais, PhD, is the Chief Economist at the Archbridge Institute. He leads the institute’s “Social Mobility in the 50 States” project and conducts original research on economic mobility, economic freedom, economic development, and institutional analysis. Follow his work @JustinTCallais and subscribe to his newsletter, Debunking Degrowth.
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